History
Ilam University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) Faculty of Medicine was established in 1990. In the early years of establishment, medical students were admitted into Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IR Iran. The first cohort of the medical program in our faculty was initially launched in 1995 with a cohort of 26 students. So far, 24 cohorts of medical students have been admitted and 10 have graduated.
The faculty of medicine has many facilities which include an administration building, libraries, lecture halls, tutorial rooms, laboratories, and skill labs.
IUMS faculty of medicine welcomes students from across the country and all over the world, with diverse backgrounds and far-ranging talents and interests.
Mission
To improve the health and health care of current and future generations through excellence and innovation in education, research, and clinical care.
Vision
To improve the health of individuals and communities and contribute to the development of medical and health sciences by producing professionals who are competent, compassionate, and caring through excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate education, research, and clinical care.
Values
- Lifelong Learning & Critical thinking – The Faculty inculcates life-long learning and critical thinking among students and staff
- Innovativeness and Creativity – Faculty continues to explore and conduct research in search of new knowledge and promote new ventures for human and social upliftment.
- Integrity – Achievements of the Faculty are based on the transparency of its actions and the integrity of its performance.
- Professionalism – The Faculty expects all students and staff to perform their duties and obligations with the utmost care, honesty, integrity, attention to detail, and fineness.
- Responsibility and Accountability – The Faculty operates with a sense of responsibility and accountability.
- Diversity, Inclusiveness & Equal Opportunity – The Faculty recognizes that its strength and unity come from being inclusive and providing equal opportunities to the diverse group of staff and students.
- Teamwork, Leadership, Efficiency & Commitment – The Faculty encourages teamwork and leadership among all its employees to achieve goals with the highest level of enthusiasm and commitment.
- Positive Environment – The Faculty promotes an environment that leads to contentment at work, happiness in life, and social inclusiveness.
- Social Consciousness – The Faculty is sensitive to the needs of the wider society.